AFRL Backs Ursa Major Hypersonic, Space Launch Propulsion Projects

The Draper engine is fueled by hydrogen peroxide, a choice that the company says enables easier storage and more flexibility in operations.

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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded a contract to Ursa Major that will help it develop two key products. The funding will help build and test a prototype of a new hypersonic engine to be used as a target for testing. It will also help the startup propulsion company further...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen manages Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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